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Gift of land, Ashley, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4055

Scope and Contents

For homage and service, Robert le Arblaster of Asle [Ashley, Cambridgeshire], confirms his gift to Peter, vicar of the church of W'dedictun [Wood Ditton, Cambridgeshire], of a messuage with adjacent croft in Ashley, formerly John Freman's, reserving annual rent of one penny for all services, aids and dues. Witnessed by Reginald Arsich, Richard Mervelus, William Randulf, Geoffrey his brother, Roger Brien, Walter Conestable of Ashley, John Peytevin, Ralph de Cogeshale, William Payn de Chauele, Lawrence de Sartun', Walter ?Smothe, Baldewin ?Smothe, and others. Tag, seal wanting. Endorsed in later hand: '22'.

Dates

  • Creation: (Undated, circa 13th century)

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Worn at folds

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased at Sotheby's, Lot 190 (Phillipps MS 33766), 13 April 1981

Related Materials

See MS Doc.4056

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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